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Thread: BW 200 front hub in a 225DX?

  1. 02-17-2015, 04:34 PM #1
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    BW 200 front hub in a 225DX?

    I have a nice 225DX I'm fixing up. I scored some new polished 4x110 rims and hubs for it on the cheap recently. Problem is I can't find a 3x100, 8x8 front rim for it anywhere. So I was thinking maybe I could switch out the front hub to one from a BW 200? I'd have to go with a skinnier front wheel and tire but I'm ok with that.

    Anyone ever tired it? I did a search but came up empty.
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  2. 02-18-2015, 06:19 PM #2
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    I've thought about doing the same thing so I would have 4 lug front and rear since my dx225 has a timberwolf swingarm with 4 lug wheels
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  3. 02-19-2015, 03:25 AM #3
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    Depending on how many parts you want to buy, the entire BW200 front end will fit the DX, triples and all.
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  4. 02-19-2015, 01:39 PM #4
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    I'm thinking the BW front end is basically the same as the DX. Everything looks pretty much the same.
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  5. 02-20-2015, 05:28 AM #5
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    The BW has larger, longer-travel forks as well as a 25x8x12 wheel instead of the 22x11x8 that the DX has. The best bang for the buck is to run a Tri-Z front end; it has bigger forks yet, along with hydro disc brakes.
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    I know about the longer travel and difference in the wheel size. I'm saying the front hub & axle look to be the same. Even the brake drum looks to bolt on the same so all you would need is the hub. This would only cost $20-$30.

    A Tri Z front end isn't exactly bolt on as I understand and would cost closer to $200+.
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  7. 02-21-2015, 11:36 AM #7
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    What about putting. A 25x8x12 on there. Comes from the trizs. Wouldn't have the brakes but prob would go on pretty easy.
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  8. 02-22-2015, 05:20 PM #8
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    Skinnier tire will make it turn better. Just less floatation
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